EP3428014B1 - Ensemble de bras pour un rétroviseur latéral - Google Patents

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EP3428014B1
EP3428014B1 EP18183073.8A EP18183073A EP3428014B1 EP 3428014 B1 EP3428014 B1 EP 3428014B1 EP 18183073 A EP18183073 A EP 18183073A EP 3428014 B1 EP3428014 B1 EP 3428014B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/0605—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior specially adapted for mounting on trucks, e.g. by C-shaped support means
    • B60R1/0617—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior specially adapted for mounting on trucks, e.g. by C-shaped support means foldable along the vehicle, e.g. in case of external force applied thereon
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/006—Side-view mirrors, e.g. V-shaped mirrors located at the front or rear part of the vehicle

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  • the present invention relates to an assembly comprising two arm members and a joining member for rigidly joining the arm members.
  • the present invention relates to a rigid arm assembly for use in side view mirrors for vehicles.
  • Rigidly holding two or more elongate members in a desired alignment can often be mechanically challenging if the elongate members are not integrally formed. In some circumstances, however, installation requirements may necessitate that elongate members be separately provided, but subsequently joinable to provide the required functionality.
  • two substantially parallel arm members are required in order to support the side view mirror in position at the side of the automobile.
  • the arm members typically need to be provided as separate components which are joined via a perpendicularly orientated joining member that is passed through a channel within the mirror base (the mirror base usually having already been installed on the side of the vehicle). The power folding action of the mirror is then caused by an electric motor rotating the joining member (and hence the parallel arms, etc.) within the base.
  • an arm assembly including two arm members, where one of the arms includes a perpendicularly extending rod and the other a recess configured to receive the distal end of the rod.
  • the arms of such an assembly even when the rod has a reasonably snug fit within the other arm's recess, have some degree of play. This play (even if only slight) enables relative movement and twisting of one arm with respect to the other and hence movement of the side mirror.
  • US 5,137,247(Lang ) discloses a holding device for a side view mirror for a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Lang's side view mirror assembly is configured to enable pivoting of the mirror housing 1 and support arms 10, 11 about the pillow block 7, should the mirror housing hit an obstacle. Lang does not acknowledge vibration of the mirror at the end of the arms as being an issue.
  • US 2002/021509(Foote ) discloses a single piece mirror assembly for use on a vehicle.
  • upper and lower arms 22, 24 project outwardly from a single-piece collar 30, with a support base 12 being provided that pivotally couples the collar to the vehicle.
  • Foote's mirror assembly allegedly has a more compact configuration, but vibration of the mirror housing 40 at the end of arms 22, 24 is not mentioned.
  • the present invention provides an assembly for a side view mirror for a vehicle.
  • the assembly comprises two arm members which are configured to receive a side view mirror thereat and a joining member for joining the arm members.
  • the joining member comprises two sleeves, where each sleeve projects from and is integrally formed with a respective arm member and comprises an interlocking profile at a distal end thereof.
  • the assembly also comprises a tightener configured for receipt through the sleeves when the sleeves are in an aligned configuration. Tightening the tightener draws the interlocking profiles of the aligned sleeves into engagement, whereby the arm members become rigidly joined.
  • the interlocking profiles on the respective sleeves of the joining member securely lock the arms together, thereby providing what is effectively a one piece joining member.
  • twisting of the arms with respect to each other is much less likely to occur and, in specific embodiments, is simply not possible.
  • the assembly of the present invention can advantageously substantially eliminate relative movement of the joined arm members with respect to each other, which movement might otherwise affect the utility of the assembly (e.g. when used in a side view mirror, as described herein).
  • each sleeve may be positioned proximal to an end of the respective arm member.
  • Such a configuration would be compatible with the foldable (either power foldable or manually foldable) vehicle side mirrors described above (and in further detail below), but without the attendant disadvantages of that mirror assembly.
  • Each sleeve is integrally formed with the respective arm member. As would be appreciated, fewer joins between the components of the assembly would even further reduce the likelihood of there being any play between the rigidly joined arm members. Furthermore, reducing the number of joins would tend to provide a more robust assembly, this being especially important for assemblies for use with vehicles (which are subject to constant vibrations during use).
  • the arm members may be substantially identical, which may help to simplify installation and construction of the assembly.
  • the interlocking profiles of the sleeves may be a substantially triangle, sawtooth, sinusoidal or square profile.
  • the triangle, sawtooth or square profiles may have rounded edges to facilitate engagement therebetween.
  • the tightener may be configured for snug receipt through the sleeves, which may help to more closely position the interlocking profiles of the aligned sleeves as they are drawn together.
  • the tightener may be tightened by screwing action.
  • the tightener may, for example, comprise a nut and bolt, where the threaded shank of the bolt passes through the sleeves.
  • the assembly may further comprise a side view mirror configured for attachment to the arm members.
  • the assembly may further comprise a vehicle mounting base configured to receive a portion of the assembly therein.
  • the assembly may further comprise a motor operable to rotate the arm members with respect to the vehicle mounting base. The motor may, for example, be configured to rotate the joining member within the vehicle mounting base (and hence rotate the side view mirror with respect to the vehicle once installed).
  • the present invention provides a power fold side mirror for a vehicle, which comprises the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a foldable side mirror for a vehicle, which comprises the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a kit of parts for forming the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention, the power fold side mirror of the second aspect of the present invention or the foldable side mirror of the third aspect of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a spare part for use with the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention, with the power fold side mirror of the second aspect of the present invention or with the foldable side mirror of the third aspect of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides the use of the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention, the power fold side mirror of the second aspect of the present invention or the foldable side mirror of the third aspect of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a method for fitting a power fold side mirror to a vehicle, the method comprising locating the sleeves of the assembly of the first aspect of the present invention in alignment at a mirror base attached to the vehicle (e.g. at a side of the vehicle, such as on the vehicle's front doors); joining the arms of the assembly by passing the tightener through the aligned sleeves and tightening the tightener.
  • a side view mirror and any attendant housing can subsequently be attached to the arm members.
  • the present invention provides an assembly for a vehicle's side view mirror.
  • the assembly comprises two arm members which are configured to receive a side view mirror thereat and a joining member for joining the arm members.
  • the joining member comprises two sleeves, where each sleeve projects from and is integrally formed with a respective arm member and comprises an interlocking profile at a distal end thereof.
  • the assembly also comprises a tightener configured for receipt through the sleeves when the sleeves are in an aligned configuration. Tightening the tightener draws the interlocking profiles of the aligned sleeves into engagement, whereby the arm members become rigidly joined.
  • the assembly of the present invention has been developed primarily for use with side view mirrors for vehicles (and particularly side view towing mirrors which, as noted above, have to project further out from the side of a vehicle than conventional mirrors in order for the driver to be able to see what is behind the caravan (etc.) being towed by the vehicle), and will be described in further detail in this context below. It is to be appreciated, however, that rigidly joined arm members may have applications in addition to this, and that the invention is therefore not to be construed as being limited to only use with side view mirrors.
  • any suitable materials can be used to form the components of the assembly of the present invention.
  • the components and especially the arm members, joining member and tightener
  • the components will be formed from durable metallic materials such as stainless steel or mild steel.
  • some components e.g. as described below could be made from suitable plastic materials or lighter metallic materials.
  • the assembly of the present invention includes two arm members which are configured to receive a side view mirror.
  • the arm members may take any suitable form and may be the same or different.
  • the arm members may have any length and diameter (or other non-circular cross sectional dimension) appropriate for the application in which the assembly is to be used.
  • the arm members may be solid or hollow and have any suitable (e.g. circular or square) cross-sectional profile.
  • the arm members are typically intended to bridge two items (e.g. join two items together), such as a vehicle mounting and a side view mirror.
  • Each arm member e.g. an end of each arm member
  • Each arm member is therefore configured to receive an item (e.g. a side view mirror) thereat.
  • the arms may, for example, be provided with means for physically joining such item(s) to the arms (e.g. holes for receipt of screws, inbuilt fasteners or grooves for circlip retainers), or means for frictionally holding the item thereon (e.g. a textured surface upon which a clamp may be clamped onto).
  • the arm members may, once joined (as described below), have any alignment with respect to each other.
  • the arms may, for example, be substantially parallel to one another, or may diverge or converge.
  • the alignment of the arm members may, for example, be affected by the angle at which the sleeves project from their respective arms or the interlocking profiles of the sleeves.
  • the arms would typically be substantially identical in length (being about 40cm long would place the mirror far enough away from the vehicle to be able to see past a caravan being towed, for example) and would be configured for receipt of a side view mirror at the end distal to the sleeves on the joining member.
  • arm members are substantially identical may be advantageous due to there being a fewer number of components requiring manufacture and installation.
  • the assembly may also include more than two arm members, in embodiments where this might be advantageous (e.g. a particularly large and/or heavy item may require 3 or more arms in order to be adequately supported).
  • the assembly of the present invention also includes a joining member comprising two sleeves, each of which projects from a respective arm member and comprises an interlocking profile at their distal ends.
  • the sleeves are also configured such that the tightener can be received therethrough (when appropriately aligned).
  • the joining member and sleeves may have any form that can achieve these functions.
  • the sleeves may, for example, be provided in the form of hollow rods, having an internal diameter that is substantially the same as that of the external diameter of the tightener in order for the tightener to be snugly received inside of the (aligned) sleeves.
  • a snug fit would not only help to align the sleeves' interlocking profiles in use, but would also tend to help stabilise the arm members during assembly (e.g. wobbling of, potentially quite long, arm members might unnecessarily complicate a delicate installation process).
  • the sleeves would be exactly the same size (i.e. in length and in cross-section), although one of the sleeves may be slightly larger or smaller than the other, if this were to provide any advantage (whilst not affecting their interlockability).
  • the sleeves of the joining member are provided integrally formed with the respective arm members.
  • Each sleeve may be located on its respective arm member at any suitable position, depending on the intended application of the assembly.
  • Each sleeve may, for example, be located proximal to an end of its respective arm member, so that the joining member is located at or close to one of the ends of the rigidly joined arm members (i.e. the assembly is substantially U-shaped).
  • Such a configuration would be useful, for example, in the foldable towing mirrors described herein, where the joining member defines a pivot point inside of the mirror base for folding the mirror.
  • the sleeves of the joining member have interlocking profiles at their ends distal to the arm members.
  • the interlocking profiles of the sleeves interlock when the sleeves are drawn together (as will be described below), which results in what is effectively a one piece assembly.
  • twisting of the arms with respect to each other is simply not possible, and an assembly having significant advantages over the existing assemblies described above is provided.
  • the interlocking profiles of the sleeves can also assist in ensuring that the arm members are drawn together whilst in the correct alignment, which may help during the latter stages of a side view mirror installation process, for example (e.g. misaligned arms would need to be manually re-aligned before a side view mirror could be fitted thereto).
  • the interlocking profiles at the ends of the sleeves may take any complementary interlocking form which, when drawn together, provides the necessary rigidity.
  • the interlocking profiles of the sleeves may, for example, be a substantially triangle, sawtooth, sinusoidal or square profile. Triangular or sinusoidal profiles may be preferred due to them having wider mouths and hence their peaks and troughs tending to guide the sleeves (and hence the arms) into alignment more easily than would be the case for a square profile, for example.
  • the triangle, sawtooth or square profiles may have rounded edges, which may also help to facilitate such an engagement therebetween.
  • the assembly of the present invention also includes a tightener that is configured for receipt through the sleeves (when in an aligned configuration). Tightening the tightener draws the interlocking profiles of the aligned sleeves into engagement such that the arm members become rigidly joined. Any tightener that is capable of achieving this functionality may be used in the assembly of the present invention.
  • the tightener may have any shape and size suitable for use in the given application.
  • the tightener may also have any form and number of components consistent with its intended application.
  • the tightener may, for example, include a single member that passes through the aligned sleeves and is tightenable at one end thereof.
  • the tightener may comprise two members which, when slid into their respective sleeves, meet at an intermediate point, with the tightener then being tightened from one or both ends.
  • the tightener would be configured for snug receipt through the sleeves, although this need not always be the case (provided that, once the sleeves have been drawn together, the joining member is rigid).
  • the tightener may comprise or be defined by a nut and bolt, where the shank of the bolt is configured such that it, but not the bolt's head, can be passed through the aligned sleeves and a nut (also configured to not fit into the sleeve) placed onto exposed threads at the other side. Tightening of the nut and/or bolt would then draw the sleeves (etc.) together.
  • recesses may be provided in the assembly (e.g. on the outside portions of the arm members) in which the head of the bolt and nut can be received in order to improve the aesthetics of the assembly or reduce the likelihood of exposed edges of the nut and bolt (or the tightener more generally) catching on something.
  • the tightener may be tightened using any suitable mechanism. Typically, a screwing action would be used to tighten the tightener, this being a simple yet effective mechanism for achieving a tightening effect.
  • the tightener may be screwed tighter (or untightened) using a spanner, Allen key, screwdriver or other common tool. Alternatively, it may be desirable to use a proprietary tightening mechanism or a one way tightening mechanism in order to prevent unauthorised untightening (e.g. by a thief).
  • the assembly of the present invention may also include further components, some of which will be described below. As would be appreciated, components in addition to those described below may be needed in some applications. It is, however, within the ability of a person skilled in the art in light of the teachings contained herein to determine whether such additional components are required and, if so, whether any adaptations would be required for them to be used with the assembly of the present invention.
  • the assembly may also include a side view mirror configured to be attached to the arm members.
  • the assembly may also include a vehicle mounting base configured to receive a portion of the assembly (e.g. the joining member) therein.
  • a vehicle mounting base configured to receive a portion of the assembly (e.g. the joining member) therein.
  • Such mounting bases would share a number of common components, but would need to be adapted (e.g. its shape, the nature of the electrical wiring required, etc.) for use with specific vehicles.
  • the assembly may also include a motor operable to rotate the arm members with respect to the vehicle mounting base (and hence the vehicle).
  • a motor operable to rotate the arm members with respect to the vehicle mounting base (and hence the vehicle).
  • Such a motor would enable the power folding function described above, which is a highly desirable feature for side view mirrors and especially when the side view mirrors are towing mirrors which, of necessity, must project further outwardly from the vehicle than typical side view mirrors (i.e. in order for a driver to be able to see around a caravan (etc.) which they are towing).
  • the motor is typically configured to rotate the joining member within the vehicle mounting base.
  • Arm assembly 10 has upper 12 and lower 14 arms, which are joined by a joining member in the form of rod 16.
  • Rod 16 is formed when two sleeves 18A and 18B are joined together in the manner described below.
  • Sleeves 18A and 18B are provided integrally formed with arms 14 and 12, respectively.
  • the sleeves 18A and 18B may, for example, be welded onto their respective arms (as is the case in the present embodiment), or the arm may be cast with its sleeve integrally formed thereon.
  • the sleeves may otherwise be mechanically fastened to their respective arms, in a manner consistent with the overarching requirement that arms 12, 14 be rigidly joined.
  • the rod 16 is located at one end of the arms 12, 14, with the other end of the arms being configured to receive a side view mirror, as will be described below.
  • sleeves 18A and 18B are shown in greater detail.
  • the ends of sleeves 18A and 18B have interlocking profiles in the form of teeth profiles 20A and 20B, respectively.
  • the teeth profiles 20A and 20B are brought to bear on one another, with the peaks of teeth profiles 20A being guided into the troughs of teeth profiles 20B (and vice versa) because of their triangular shape.
  • a tightener is provided in the form of a thread 22 located inside of sleeve 18A and a bolt 24, which is sized to fit snugly inside of rod 16 with the top of the bolt 24 being shown in the form of bolt head 26 (see also Figure 1 ).
  • Bolt head 26 is, in this embodiment, provided with a hexagonally shaped hole therein, for receipt of an appropriately sized Allen key in order to effect tightening.
  • Internal thread 22 may be provided integral with either sleeve 18A (as shown in Figure 3 ) or with arm 14 (e.g. by welding). In use, the shank of the bolt 24 is passed through aligned (i.e.
  • the upper arm 12 of the assembly 10 also has a stop pin 28, which prevents the arms 12, 14 from over rotating when folding and unfolding the side view mirror in use (as described below).
  • Mirror assembly 100 which incorporates arm assembly 10.
  • Mirror assembly 100 includes mirror arms 112 and 114 and mirror body 116. As can be seen in cross section in Figure 6 , the inside of mirror arms 112 and 114 are shaped to receive thereat the arms 12 and 14, respectively. In use, the mirror assembly 100 is securely attached to the arms 12 and 14 and, as arms 12 and 14 are held in rigid alignment with one another, there is no play between the arms 12 and 14, as commonly occurs in the arms of existing side view mirrors (e.g. those described above). As a result, mirror assembly 100 experiences much less vibration in use than is the case for existing mirror assemblies.
  • mirror body 116 would usually also include the components for attaching the mirrors 117 to the body 116, as well as actuators operable by a user from inside the vehicle to adjust the tilt of the mirrors 117, as is common in side view mirrors.
  • the body 116 may also include motors (not shown) operable to slide the mirror body 116 along the arms 12 and 14, if such functionality might be desirable to a user (e.g. so that the user is able to control the distance from the vehicle the side view mirrors 117 project, for example in order to see around a caravan being towed by the vehicle).
  • the mirror assembly 100 and arm assembly 10 are shown in Figures 4 to 7 incorporated into the other components of a power fold side mirror.
  • Such other components include a mirror base 118 that has a vehicle attachment portion 120 and a motor housing body 122.
  • Vehicle attachment 120 is shaped and configured for attachment to a vehicle (not shown), typically on or adjacent to the front side windows of the vehicle, as is the case for conventional side mirrors.
  • the vehicle attachment 120 would usually be unique to each vehicle, especially with respect to its physical form, in order to be physically and electrically connectable to the vehicle. It is envisaged that different vehicle attachments would be provided in order for the power fold side mirror to be compatible with (and retrofitable to) any given vehicle (which can sometimes vary with model and year). The remainder of the power fold side mirror would, however, likely be common, regardless of vehicle type.
  • the electrical wiring required in order to connect the mirror 100 to the vehicle may also vary for similar reasons.
  • power fold side mirror assembly 100 also includes a motor housing body 122 which houses a motor module 124 and a cradle 126 (only half of which can be seen), which receives the rod 16 thereat and which is rotatable such that the arm assembly 10 (and other components attached to the assembly 10) can be rotated with respect to the motor housing body 122.
  • the mirror body 116 can be folded closer to and further away from the side of the vehicle, as will be described below.
  • the motor module 124 is operable to physically rotate the cradle 126 and hence the rod 16, whereby the arms 12, 14 rotate about a central axis of the rod 16 in order to automate the folding movement,.
  • the module 124 may, for example, be operated in such a manner by a user pressing a button inside the vehicle before the vehicle is driven into a tight space (e.g. the user's garage) or left in a car park.
  • the stop pin 28 resides within an annular recess 128, through which it can move until such time as it abuts a restrictor pin (not shown) within the recess 128.
  • a first restrictor pin e.g.
  • a small bolt screwed into an aperture in the recess 128) would typically be positioned within the recess 128 to block the assembly 100 from being folded too close to the side door of the vehicle (where the door or mirror 117 might be damaged), and a second restrictor pin positioned within the recess 128 to block the assembly 100 from being unfolded too far, where it might strike the front of the vehicle.
  • the mirror assembly 100 is moveable between two configurations (e.g. via power folding).
  • the first (“driving") configuration is shown in Figure 5 , where the mirror body 116 is positioned with respect to the vehicle attachment portion 120 (and hence the vehicle, in use) in a position where the driver of the vehicle will be able to see behind the vehicle (and behind the vehicle being towed, if relevant).
  • Actuation of the motor 124 causes the assembly 10 (not visible in Figures 5 and 7 ) to rotate about the rod 16/cradle 126 and hence the mirror body 116 (etc.) to rotate inwardly (e.g. towards the driver's side door), whereupon it is in a less obtrusive position.
  • the mirror body 116 may be able to be manually pushed between these configurations (and possibly an even more unfolded position).
  • the stop pin 28 will limit the range of movement of the mirror body 116 with respect to the vehicle attachment portion 120, as described above.

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  1. Ensemble pour un rétroviseur latéral pour un véhicule, l'ensemble comprenant : deux éléments de bras (12, 14), les éléments de bras étant configurés pour recevoir un rétroviseur latéral (116) à cet effet ;
    un élément de jonction (16) pour joindre les éléments de bras, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de jonction comprend deux manchons (18A, 18B), chaque manchon faisant saillie depuis un élément de bras respectif et comprenant un profil d'emboîtement (20A, 20B) à une extrémité distale de celui-ci ; et
    un tendeur (22, 24) configuré pour être reçu à travers les manchons lorsque les manchons sont dans une configuration alignée,
    dans lequel le serrage du tendeur attire les profils d'enboîtement des manchons alignés en engagement, moyennant quoi les éléments de bras deviennent rigidement joints, dans lequel chaque manchon est formé d'un seul tenant avec l'élément de bras respectif.
  2. Ensemble selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chaque manchon (18A, 18B) est positionné à proximité d'une extrémité de l'élément de bras respectif (12, 14).
  3. Ensemble selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel les éléments de bras (12, 14) sont sensiblement identiques.
  4. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel les éléments de bras (12, 14) sont, lorsqu'ils sont solidaires, dans un alignement sensiblement parallèle.
  5. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel les profils de verrouillage (20A, 20B) des manchons (18A, 18B) comprennent un profil sensiblement triangulaire, en dents de scie, sinusoïdal ou carré.
  6. Ensemble selon la revendication 5, dans lequel les profils triangulaires, en dents de scie ou carrés ont des bords arrondis pour faciliter l'engagement entre eux.
  7. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel le tendeur (22, 24) est configuré pour une réception serrée à travers les manchons (18A, 18B).
  8. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel le tendeur (22, 24) est serré par une action de vissage.
  9. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel le tendeur (22, 24) comprend un écrou (22) et un boulon (24).
  10. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, comprenant en outre un rétroviseur latéral (116) configuré pour être fixé aux éléments de bras (12, 14).
  11. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, comprenant en outre une base de montage de véhicule (118) configurée pour recevoir en elle une partie de l'ensemble.
  12. Ensemble selon la revendication 11, comprenant en outre un moteur (124) pouvant fonctionner pour faire tourner les éléments de bras (12, 14) par rapport à la base de montage de véhicule (118).
  13. Ensemble selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le moteur (124) est configuré pour faire tourner l'élément de jonction (16) à l'intérieur de la base de montage du véhicule (118).
  14. Rétroviseur latéral rabattable électriquement ou rétroviseur latéral pliable pour véhicule, comprenant l'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13.
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